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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
BUTLER MARKETS.

The following are the selling prices Of mer-
chants of this place:
Apples, per bushel, 70 10 1925
Butter, per pound, 10 to 18 cts.
Beans, per qt. 8 TO 10cts.
Cabbage, new, 10 to 10 cts.
Candles, mold Ia to 10. cts.
Carbon oil, 10 to 15 cts.
Cheese, II TO 10 cts per ID.
Crackers z TO 10 cts. per ID.
Chickens, per pair, 40 to 90. cts.
Coffee, Rio, 20 to 22 cts.
Coffee, Java, % 10 % etc.
Coff Roasted 20 to 80 cts.
Coffee, ground, 20 to 20 cts.
Eggs, 10 cts.
Fish, mackerel, 10 10 10 cts.
Flour, per barrel, "a so TO SO.
Flour, per sack, 81 Is TO 81 so.
Feed, chop, per 100 pounds, 81 20.
Feed, bran, per 100 lbs. 81.
Grain, wheat per bushel. 81.
Grain, oats per bushel 40 cts.
Gram, corn per bushel 40 cts.
Lard, 10 cts.
Hams, 13 cts.
Honey, 10 to 20 cts
Shoulders, 10 cts,
Bacon, IL cts.
Dried beef, Is To 25.
Corn meat, per pound. 2 cts.
Peas, green, 40 cts per peck.
Potatoes, new, 25 cts Ia peck.
Rice. s TO 20 cts.
Sugar, hard, 10 cts.
Sugar coffee, cts.
Sugar, raw, OF cts
Sonp, TO 10 cts.
Salt, per barrel $i.l0.
Tea, ilyson, Gunpowder, etc., so cts. 10 1.
Ich, japan, etc., 90 10 90 cts.
Tea, ea%tast, 40 10 80 cts.
Tallow, & cts.
Timothy seed $2,35.
Clover $3.50
Wuaked wool 20 TO 30 cts.
unwashed wool, 16 TO 20 cts.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Who wants to take O trip half
around the upper lakes. on an elegant
lake steamer, from Cleveland by way
of Detroit to Fort Mackinaw, a dis.
tance by water of nearly 1000 miles,
one of the most delightful trips i'm
aginable in hot weather? A sight
and short stop at the Grand Hotel,
one of the finest on the continent, and
capable of accommodating 1000
guests, would be worth the trip
alone Anyone desiring to 60 cheap
will do we'll to drop into the CITIZEN
Office.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Hatphed by the Sun.

A nest Of eggs In the barn Of Mr.. James Y.
English, of Franklin twp, this county, were
hatched by the heat Of the sun during one Of
the recent warm days. II appears hen had
been sitting upon the eggs but had abandon.
ed them and the nest soi1e ter daYq. Lefoae
and the eggs being in q place exposed to the
without the aid Of the hen. This IL one Of
the most singular effects Of the prevaili ng
heat we have yet learned. and TIE fact il
youched for by gentleman In every way re.
liable,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Notice.

We have discontinued all our branch Off
oes, and have no statesmen employed until
further notice is given. We will attend 10
all our own business at our own waferooms
in Prospect, Pa, whero we have always a
full line OF buggies, harness, robes, whips,
blankets, buggy woodwork and supplies.
We pay no rent-buy everything for cash
our expenses are light and prices low.
y. B. MARTINCouRT BUGGY Co,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Strayed or Stolen.

Strayed or Stolen.
From the premises of the subscriber
in Middlesex township, Butler county,
Pa, one mile north of Glade Mills,
on Monday, July 4th, 1887, two cows.
both mixers, described as follows
One red, partly mixed with roam,
had q slit in right ear, and about
three years old the other red and
white in large spots, red mixed with
black, a piece off right ear, rather old
and slightly lame in one hind leg.
Any person knowing of the
whereabouts of these two animals,
will confer favor by addressing or
calling upon me,
G.. w. MCEL VAIN,
GLADE MILLS p: o. Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
GLADE MILLS p. o. Butler Co., Z
Strayed or Stolen.

From the subscriber in Butler,
Monday, July 4th 1887, brown
horse, with star in forehead and
bride mark below left ear. A liberal
reward will be paid to any one return
ing him or giving any information
leading to his recovery.
j. l.. FLACK,
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
CHAMBERLAIN INSTITUTE

RANDOLPH. N. Y.
A school for both sexes. Well endowed and
equipped. Property siU.OO0. Boarding Hall
cost $4,000. Steam heat. Spring water. Per-
feet drainage. Established 81 years Eleven
teachers. In addition TO regular academic work,
gives full Commercial College course. and un-
surpassed advantages In music. Fan Term
opens Sept. O. Winter Term, Dec 10. Spring
Term. March "a. Catalogues free, on applica-
tlon TO Rev. J. T. EDWARDS. d. ID.
July 10, %. 20. Aug. s. II. ., Fen. I. Il. 81.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

We aFe ceiling furniture lower
than it has ever before been sold in
Butler, and after using it you will
say that it is what we said it was,
otherwise no sale, at MILLER BROS,
No. 10 Jefferson st.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
WEST PENN r. r.

On and after Monday, May %, 1887, trains
will leave Butler as follows:
MARKET at 6:15 a. m, arriving atAlleghe-
ny ut 900 a. M; connects east for Blairsville.
EMPRESS at S:25 a. m, arriving at Alleghe-
ny at 1920 a. m; does not connect for the
east.
MAIL at 2:35 p. m, and goes through to
Allegheny, arriving there at 4:45 p. m; con.
meets east.
ACCOMMODATION at 4:45 p, m, and con-
meets at the Junction with Freeport Accom-.
mediation, arriving at Allegheny at 7:26
M, and connects east as far as Apollo.
Trains connecting for Butler leave Alleghe-
ny at 7:20 am, $3.50 D. m. and $50 p. m.
Trains arrive at Butler at 1920 .. m. and
5:l5 and 7:45 p. IN.
s. q A. R.R.
Corrected to fast time, / hour faster than
schedule time.
Trains leave Butler for Greenville from
the Pittsburgh and Western depot at 6:55
and 10:30 a. m. and sos D. m. Trains
leaving the p. &. w. depot In Allegheny
city $40 a. m. and lao p. m. fast time
connect at Butler with trains on the s..
& A.
Trains arrive at Butler from Greenville,
fast time 1918 a. IN. and 2:35 and 7:15 p. m,
and connect with trains on the p. d w.
arriving at Allegheny at 1920 o. m. and 500
and 9 p. m, fast time.
The l0:30 am. train north and $50 pm
south, have through parlor cars, between
Allegheny City and Chautauqua Lake, and
run daily.
Trains leave billiards at 600, and 11:00 O..
M. slow time, and arrive at 9:35 a. m. and
G:20 p. m. Both trains connect at Brancbton
for Butler and Greenville.
p & W. RR
Corrected to fast time, one hour faster
than schedule time.
Trains leave Butler for Allegheny City at
G:l5, S:1S, and 1890 a. m. and ESQ and 6: %
a. m. A train connecting for New Castle
and the West leaves Butler at lao y. IN.
and arrives at Chicago at GOO a. m. next
morning.
Trains arrive from Allegheny at 9:1G and
l0,lSa. m. and 1920, 1886, 6:20 and $50 p.
m.
Trains leave Butler for Foxburg and the
North at 1920 n. m. and 1888 and 1888 p. m.
Trains arrive at Butler for the north ct s:l8
and 1918 a. m. and 600 p. m.
On Sunday trains leave Butler for Allie
gheny at S:43 q. m. and 625 p. m, and fer
the West at lao p. m, and arrive from
Allegheny at 1918 and 1886, and from the
West at 1856. A train arrives from the
North at S:43a.m. and departs at 1856. pm.
Trains leave Allegheny for Butler at TOO,
$40 and 10:20 a. m. and lao, 4:i5 and
6:35 p. m, fast time.
Trains leaving Butler at s:1S q. m. and
1:4o p. m. make close connections at Gallery
for the West, and the $50 train connects but
not closely.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Use Double All o. K. Horse and
Cattle Powders, best in the world. A
sure and speedy cure for heaves,
coughs, colds, iDnamed lungs, rough
ness of skin, and all kidney diseases.
For sale by J. G. REDIoK,
2-18-3m No. 5, N. Main st.
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Hides Wanted.

l will pay the highest cash price
for all kinds of hides, delivered at my
tannery at the north end of Washing
ton street, Butler. Pa-No. GA.
HENRY WAGNER, JR.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Marriage Licenses.

At New Castle-G. w. Keister and Miss
Ida Christy, both Of slippeyrock twp, But
Ter county.
At Kittanning-Wm Neale Of Bruin, and
Lettie Delaney Of Armstrong Co.; Harry A.
Smith Of Kittanring and Ida B. Parks Of
Butler.
At Franklir-Samuel NJ Sloan OF Butler
Co., and Miss Marie Keits OF Emlenton.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Come Students !

Come everybody wishing to at.
tend good school.
Fall Term of Prospect Academy
opens August 9Th, 1887. All the
regular academic studies taught each
term. Instruction thorough: Special
attention given to Bookkeeping and
Penmanship.
Send for Catalogue.
f. w. MAdEE, Principal.
PROSPECT, PA, July Is, At.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

just opened an immense line Of
French and American Satines at
l.. STEIN Il SONS
That the Court House hall is the
coolest place in TOWN.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Special bargains in White Dress
Goods, Lawns, Nainsooks, Barred
India Linens, &c. at
L. STEIN & Sons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Two farms. one has ii2 acres fnc. rich, level
land, with house. barn. &c, also 270 acres OF
good rich land adapted 10 dairy. stock or grain,
has n good house aud three bank barns. Both
near aprosperouous Pennsylvania city.
Good mortgages wanted on farms.
J. III. srEvENspN's Il Co.'S Agency.
100 Fifth Ave-, Pittsburg Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

That this is the time to keep
cool-if you can
Hats and Bonnets reshaped at
d. Il. PApE's.
The largest and lowest priced
stock of Dry Goods of all kinds is to
be found at
l.. STEIN & Sons.
Beautiful pictures at very low
prices at Miller Bros furniture store,
No. l9 Jefferson St.
Everybody will dnd it to their
advantage to 60 to the City Bakery
for their bread, pies, cakes, etc.
Our Royal Ranges are dandies,
Our Forncliff Ranges are daisies,
Our Home-trade Ranges take the cake
they equal anything in the market
and are sold way down at
3-18-2m M. G. RoCKENsTEIN's,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
IT is OBSERVED
That blue eyed cats are scarce

That blue eyed cats are scarce
RenfreW Academy.
The Fall Term will commence
Tuesday, August lG, 1887. The
advantages Of this institution are
equal to the best in the county.
For circular containing particulars
address,
j. G. TINsTMAN, A. NJ.
Renfrew, Pa. Prin.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Use Double All 0. X. Horse Lini-
ment, best in the world. For SWELL
ings, bruises, stiffness Of joints, rheu-
matism, lameness, sore shoulders,
riDg-bone, sweeny and SPAWN; it has
no equal. For sale by j. G. REDIcK,
2-l3-3m. No. 5, N. Main st.
Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Farmers Take Notice.

For the next two weeks | will sell
No. salt at 80 cents per barrel, and
l40 pound bags at As cts per bag.
Salt all full weight and of the best
quality. JACOB BOOS.
T6-24-4t S. Main St., Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

For fresh Fruits, Orauges, Lem.
ons, Malaga Grapea and Cranberries.
20 to Morrison's City Bakery.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Go to Morrison's City Bakery
for fine cakes and ice cream.
Who Wants to Go.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

No. 10 Jefferson st. is the place
to buy cheap and good furniture.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Permanent STAMPING

: For Kenslngton, Arrasene
AND OUTLINE WORK DONE.
Aso lessons In same given by ANNIE N
L0WMAN, North street, Butler, Pa.
lue201y
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
RYE WANTED.

The highest cash price will be paid
for from 5000 to 10000 bushels of
rye, to be delivered at the store Of
l-2S-6m JACOB Boos, Butler, Pa.
Spring Hats and Bonnets at
D. ~ PApE's.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

That the printers best dance is
the quad.drill-~ - !
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Consult your own interests and
examine our stock of furniture, uphol-
stored suits, chairs, mattresses, ETC.,
before purchasing. MILLER Bros,
No. 10, Jefferson st.
Examine our stock Of Silks and
Dress Goods. We con suit you
l.. STEIN IL Son,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

That q young man about town
"deep in love" is at present disooaso.
late, ard his friends think his case
interesting. and that you should read
tho advertisements, for they too, are
interesting and may be Of profit ia
you.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Attention 18Th.

The Survivors of the 18th Regi-
ment, p. v, will hold their annual
reunion at Slipperyrock Park, Butler
county, Pa, on Thursday the 25th
of August next A cordial invitation
is extended to all old members of the
Regiment and their families and
friends, JOHN B. MCNAIR,
VIM. HARVEY, Scc'y.
Chairman.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

WANTED FOR CASH
$4,000 pounds of Wool at our store.
A. TRoUTMAN Il Son.
m20,9t Butler, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
Ready for Spring.

Charles l.. Armor is prepared to
do the best work in Butler in the
way of House, Sign and Frescc
painting; Paper Hanging and Kalso'
mining. Prices reasonable. Esti
mates furnished. Office on Main
street, near Court House, Butler,
Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

We have ten thousand dollars
worth of furniture in our three ware
rooms Mt No. 10 Jefferson St., Butler,
Pa. The best az we'll az the cheap
ost, but oil the best made for the price.
All persons will find it to their ad-
vantage to examine our stock and as
certain our prices before purchasing.
MILLER Bros.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Go to Morrison's City Bakery for
fresh Oysters and Oyster Stews.
Mourning Hats, Bonnets and
yelling at ID. Il. PAPE's.
Bargains
For the next sixty days, in order
to reduce our stock, we will quote
special low prices on all our stock.
We have on hands thirty bed room
sets ranging from $l8 to $3.50 per
set.
Thirteen upholstered parlor suits
ranging from $35 to $3.50 per suit.
Parlor stands from $3.50 to $40.
Lounges from S2,5 to $25.
Hat racks from So to $50.
Tabes from 81 25 to $40.
Wash-stands from 50 to $l8.
Bureaus from 50 to $25.
Sets of chairs from 50. IS to SIG per
set.
Secretaries from SIG to $40.
Easy chairs, handsome pictures,
room ornaments, etc, any of which
would make both useful and appropri-
ate presents.
MILLER BROS.
NJ VnT.,ooo D.tIa, Do
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE,
MEANWHILE, PA.

MEADNlILf, IN.
Fall Term begins Sept. 10th, Three Courses
leading 10 A. B. degree, Military Department.
Preparatory School Conservatory OF Music.
Commercial School. Open TO both sexes. High
grade. Moderate expenses For catalogues,
address,
DAVID II. WHEELER, LII. D., PRESIDENT.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

That tramp is now called q
Knight of Leisure
Ice Cream made to order at the
City Bakery.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22
BRYANT, STRATTOH g. SMITH
BEAVER COLLEGE,

AND MUSICAL INSTITUTE.
At BEAVER Pa, twenty-six miles below
Superior location and buildings. Pupils In
family Of President Physical Intellectual SO
clal and Moral Powers developed. Best teach
graduate Of Berlin. Rates reasonable. Send
for new circular. n. 4. TAYLOR.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

That some men foolishly catch at
slraws during dog days
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

THAT this is the time to keep
cool-if you can
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

Now Satines, Lawns, Seersuck.
ers, Crazy Cloth, Ginghams and
Chambrays at
l.. STEIN IL SONS.
All the newest things in Dress
Goods at
J.. STEIN Il SONS.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-07-22

We are closing out our Dry Goods
at cost to make room for large stock
of MILLINERY, FANCY GOODS, etc. at
ID. II. PAPE,s.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-06-27
DR.. w ASS e r Il u 6 /,
FROM RUSSIAN POLAND.
To Young and Middic.Agcd .Meu n
Sure Cure

To Young and Mjddic.Agcd Men n
Sure Cnre!
The awful effect OF early vice, which
brings organic weakness, destroy botn TIE
mind and body, with all i,s direiul Ills.
PERMANENTLY CURED!
Palpitation of the heart, timidity, trent
bling, nervous discharges, so much 70 be
feared; forgetfuness, lack Of ideas, sadness
Of spirit, ugly imnginings, dislike 20 e1hsl
life and brooding melancholy
Married Men, or those entering on that
happy life. aware of physical debility, ex-
eitability OF the nerves, organic diminution
or other irregularities, quickly assisted.
No Minerals Used.-Yeung people los
ing their health, and spending time with
those unskilled and unqualified, causing
fatal disorders to the head, throat, nose,
liver and lungo, stomach and bowels, speed
lily cured.
Let not false nodo,ty deter you from call
ing at once.
All Private Matters Cured!
Prompt attention is given TO all cOrrespon-
dence. State symptoms, and medicine viii
be sent G. o. ID. everywhere.
DR.. WasserBug IL a regular grsdutc Of
1syears' practice. Diploma j. p1lce-
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-05
At siso NEXT TUESDAY NORM.
ING.
The Excursion for Old Point Com,
fort Will Leave.


A special train will be run from
this place on next Tuesday morning
to connect with the 7:ll a. m. train
at Nortonvllle. Those who intend
going will be on hand promptly. You
need not think this excursion is GO
ing TO be crowded, for such is not the
case, as Mr.. Fuller, the passenger
agent, has made provisions for the
comfort of all. Ifany are hesitating
about taking the trip, they should
at once make up their minds to go,
as more can he seen and enjoyed on
this trip, than on any other that could
possibly be made for the same money.
This will be splendid opportunity
for persons who want TO visit Vir-
ginia, as the limit is 10 days, giving
ample time for everyone to visit his
old home, besides many points
ofinterest. Those who want arrange
ments made for sleepers will call on
w. A. Wilgus. If there are others
who intend going they will leave
their names at this office.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-05
The Proposed New Railroad Con-
neotion.

The Ohio Valley Railroad, starting
at Henderson on the Ohio River, ex-
tends in southwesterly course,
through the heart of the rich county
of Union to Dekoven, thence due
south through Crittenden county, and
defects in a southeasterly direction
to Princeton, to which point its con-
struction is now provided for. II
travcrses one of the finest coal fields
in the State for fifty miles, along ev-
cry mile of which are rich deposits Of
coal large enough to furnish fuel fol
every household and mandatory in
Kentucky. 1t passes through some
Of the best wheat, corn, stock, tobac'
co and timber lands in the State. anG
has every possible assurance of {
large and profitable local traffic in I
virgin district now lying remote from
any railway connection.
At Princeton It will connect will
the great Chesapeake & Ohio road
which extends from the Atlantic L
the Gulf.
The Ohio Valley railroad has wei
built standard guags track, equal t.
that OF any new road in the country
and has never had moments inter
ruption from financial weakness.
1t Is now proposed to extend thil
railroad to Hopkinsville and place 4
in connection with the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad at Princeton and with
the Eastern railway connections a
Evansville. Another evident north
eastern connection will be by the con
struction of a short branch Of rail
road from Dekoven to Shawneetown
The advantages accruing 10 Hop
kinsville and to Christian county from
this new competitive railway ar,
obvious to the most superficial oh
server.
! To obtain this connection the Hop
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-05
W. ]. Graham Dead.

Mr.. Walter j. Graham died at 8
o'clock, Wednesday morning, Aug.
3rd, at the residence of his father-in-
law, Mr.. w. L. Trice, in this city, OF
typhoid fever. He had been III for
several weeks and about a week ago
his disease developed into typhoid
fever. His constitution naturally
frail was weakened by long sickness
and he was unable to combat the few
er. His condition was thought to be
better the day before and consequent
ly his death was somewhat of a sur
prise TO the public.
Mr.. Graham was born In April
1853 and was therefore in his Both
year. He was an upright, honorable
Christian gentleman, whose word in
business matters was as good as hi
bond. For about year he had been
Vice. President of the Planters Bank
He was an excellent business mar
and rankad with the wealthy men O.
the city. He was a member Of thu
Baptist church and had been for many
years.
Mr.. Graham was married four o.
five years ago to Miss Ada Trice
His wife and infant daughter Surviv
him. No young man in the commu
nifty stood higher in the estimation o
his neighbors and his funeral at tn
Baptist church yesterday morning
was attended by large concourse o
sympathiziug friends.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-05
THE CITY COUNCIL.

The water works matter was again
postponed.
A petition was presented asking
that Brown street DO mstsisd.
The regular meeting of the Board
of Councilmen was held Tuesday, all
the members present.
Decided to cut down and metal the
approach to the river on West 3rd
street.
Forbes & Bro were allowed two ac-
counts aggregating sl9l IS, for lum-
Der furnished to the city.
At lot of unpaid accounts for Dig
ging graves were placed in the hands
of the Chief of Police for collection.
S. II. Turner was granted fran
chise to establish and operate tele-
phone exchange IN the city for Is
years, subject 10 certain restrictions.
Proposition of Otto Malmgren to
sell 81 acres of ground, between the
Cemetery and the Railroad, was dis
cussed and favorably considered by
the Council, The price to be $500.
An ordinance was passed making
the Bank of Hopkinsville the city's
agent to collect the interest on the
Latham bond of $1,000, which is to
keep the soldiers monument in re-
pair.
The final settlement of w. F. Gar
nett, Tax Collector for 1886, was re-
ceived and accepted. Total net rev.
enue collected and paid over from all
sources, exclusive school fund $l4,-
642.I6.
The Council accepted The PROPOSE
ton of the f. Howard Clock Co., to
take the old bell at $50 and put in
new and better one for $l20 difference.
It will be guaranteed for year and
can be heard for 4 miles.
Fritz & Bro. put in claim for $3.50
damages to a mare valued at Sl60,
hurt in culvert near the Cemetery
gate on the night of July 10Th, while
being driven by Alex Crabb. The
Board postponed the matter for in
vestigation.
The Hopkinsville Street Railway
Co., which has not yet accepted the
franchise granted, reported that iron
rails could not be procured before
December and consequently work
could not be begun this year and ask
ing that the matter be postponed.
Tolliver Cbappell, known as "Old
Chap" the sulphur water vender,
complained that the police had ruined
his business by stopping him from
"hollering" "Fresh and fine Cool
est kind! Nickel pays the bill !"
lie stated that whereas he formerly
made $3.50 TO $500 day he could
not now sell his water at any price.
After considerable discussion Chap
was granted permission to "holler,"
but with the understanding that his
voice must be subject to meditation
by the police.